More last-minute shopping for the holidays, because why not? There’s beauty in surprising oneself with a gorgeous getaway. Read on for a look at what’s happening in the next few weeks.
Holidays at the Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park
Fairmont Chicago’s popular Fairmont Lodge is back for its fourth year through mid-February 2025. This alpine-inspired transformation of the hotel lobby offers a cozy winter retreat in the heart of Chicago. Located between Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile, the Lodge serves seasonal dishes and handcrafted cocktails daily from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight, with live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Three exclusive culinary packages are available for groups of four, with 90-minute reserved table slots:
- The Spark: House-made S’mores dessert and four signature cocktails ($110)
- The Campfire: Cheese and charcuterie platter, S’mores, and four signature cocktails ($130)
- The Hearth: Choice of fondue with dipping items, S’mores, and four signature cocktails ($150)
Additional guests can join for $36 per person, up to eight guests total.
For more information, visit fairmontchicago.com.
Hotel Zachary, Chicago
Hotel Zachary in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood offers a special holiday package for stays from Sunday through Thursday. This package includes:
- A Ballpark-view guest room
- Private Globes on the Terrace reservation for two, with drinks and desserts
- Daily complimentary breakfast for two
The hotel gives your clients an authentic holiday experience with views of Gallagher Way’s winter wonderland across the street. Pricing varies based on date and room type, and blackout dates apply.
For more information, visit hotelzachary.com.
Tropicana Los Cabos, San Jose del Cabo
Tropicana Los Cabos, a new boutique hotel in downtown San Jose del Cabo, offers the Artistic Oasis Package for stays through Jan. 31, 2025. Priced from $1,805 for two guests and three nights (20 percent room discount), the package includes:
- Courtyard King Room with private terrace
- Daily breakfast at El Patio Restaurant
- Roundtrip airport shuttle
- Art experience and culinary class for two
- Daily fruit refreshment
Located 20 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport and near the gallery district, it’s perfect for experiencing the San Jose del Cabo Art Walk (Thursdays, November through June). It is a great choice for families, friends, or couples seeking a cultural holiday vacation. The booking window is through Dec. 15.
For more information, visit tropicana-cabos.com.
National Hotel Miami Beach
National Hotel Miami Beach becomes a Winter Wonderland from Through Jan. 5 with its Holiday Pop-Up Bar. This historic Art Deco beachfront property offers:
- Festive décor and live music
- Seasonal cocktails and tapas
- Partnership with a local charity
Mareva 1939, the hotel’s Spanish tapas restaurant, offers an array of enticing holiday packages perfect for work dinners and family gatherings. The adults-only atmosphere creates a sophisticated yet fun-filled holiday experience.
For more information, visit nationalhotel.com.
Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida
Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys is marking its 40th holiday season with fun festive activities. The resort offers a magical experience with Elf Tuck-Ins, where Santa’s helpers visit rooms to read bedtime stories and deliver gifts. Children can unleash their creativity at Santa’s Workshop, crafting ornaments alongside Santa’s elves. The whole family can participate in Gingerbread Junction, decorating gingerbread houses together. Adding a musical touch to the celebrations, Random Acts of Caroling provides personalized performances throughout the resort. The Calm Water Christmas spa treatment offers a serene holiday indulgence for those seeking relaxation. Story Time with Mrs. Claus completes the festive atmosphere, bringing classic holiday tales to life.
For more information, visit hawkscayresort.com.
Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Fairmont Mayakoba, a newly renovated 5-star resort in Riviera Maya, offers a unique Christmas Eve experience. The resort hosts various holiday activities, including a Mexican Tianguis featuring traditional dishes. Clients can enjoy Christmas dinner at Fuego, which features Caribbean Sea views and Santa’s visit. New Year’s Eve celebrations at Tauro Steakhouse include live music and entertainment. Year-round attractions include hidden trails, mangrove canal tours, the El Camaleón golf course and beach activities. With 401 beachfront rooms and suites, Fairmont Mayakoba provides extensive services for luxury-seeking travelers.
For more information, visit fairmontmayakoba.com.
Dreams Resorts
Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit offers an all-inclusive holiday getaway in an eco-conscious, all-suite property situated in Banderas Bay. Guests can enjoy whale watching from balconies, rooftop pools and world-class surfing. The resort starts the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony on December 1st, culminating with New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring a special dinner and fireworks. The property boasts an 18,600 sq. ft. water park, eight dining options, seven bars and kids’ and teens’ clubs.
Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is Hyatt’s newest all-inclusive luxury property on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. It features 358 suites adorned with local artwork and ocean views. The resort offers special Christmas and New Year’s dinners, festive holiday cocktails and family activities such as decorating gingerbread cookies. Children can look forward to a visit from Santa Claus. The property provides dedicated spaces for adults, kids and teens and unique experiences, including tequila tastings and a turtle sanctuary.
Both resorts offer the Dreams Big package, now bookable for travel through Dec. 31, 2025, offering up to 40 percent savings. Your clients can receive extra perks for an additional $199 per room.
For more information, visit hyattinclusivecollection.com.
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in St. Maarten introduces The Ultimate Adults Only Club, an ideal choice for holiday travelers seeking a sophisticated experience. This exclusive addition features two accommodation levels, private check-in, coastal and plane-spotting views and room service. Guests can enjoy the Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar with curated cocktails, live music, and a Book Sharing Library. Interconnecting rooms are available for groups. This new offering complements the resort’s family-friendly amenities, making it an excellent recommendation for travel advisors with clients looking for a warm holiday getaway with adult-oriented facilities.
For more information, visit sonesta.com.
Havila Voyages
Havila Voyages offers a unique winter holiday experience along the Norwegian coast with four sustainable hybrid ships. Travelers can choose from over 70 excursions, including reindeer feeding, sledding and village visits. The company’s Northern Lights Promise allows guests to sail again if the lights aren’t seen on their first voyage. Onboard, passengers can enjoy Norwegian holiday traditions and seasonal treats. The journey takes travelers through famous fjords and authentic fishing towns, emphasizing sustainable travel.
For more information, visit havilavoyages.com.
Borgo San Vincenzo
Borgo San Vincenzo, Tuscany’s newest luxury boutique hotel, offers a magical winter getaway in Montepulciano. The property has 21 luxury studios and suites, The Winemakers’ Bar and wine cellar and The Flying Monk Bar for cocktails and wine flights, not to mention a sun deck and pool. The hotel’s proximity to Montepulciano’s Christmas village and market adds to its holiday appeal. Suggest the Suite Escape to Montepulciano special, which offers 4 nights for the price of 3, valid through Jan. 5, 2025. Rates include daily breakfast, bicycle use and taxes. Holiday experiences such as wine tastings, truffle hunting and regional tours are available.
For more information, visit borgosanvincenzo.com.
WorldHotels
WorldHotels Rewards’ (WHR) latest promotion for the upcoming holiday season runs through Feb. 2, 2025: WHR members can earn bonus points on qualified stays at participating WorldHotels properties.
The offer allows members to accumulate 5,000 points after completing two consecutive or separate nights, with a maximum earning potential of 20,000 points (based on eight total nights). These points can be redeemed for complimentary nights or gift vouchers with retail partners worldwide. To participate, WHR members must register for the offer before their first eligible stay.
For clients new to WorldHotels, the Status Match…No Catch program offers an enticing entry point. This program matches Elite status from any other hotel loyalty program at no cost, allowing your clients to immediately enjoy elevated benefits during their WorldHotels stay.
For more information, visit worldhotels.com.
Best Western Hotels
BWH Hotels’ Best Western Rewards (BWR) promotion for winter travel is good through Feb. 2, 2025. BWR members can earn 5,000 bonus points for every two nights they stay at Best Western-branded hotels in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. Members can accumulate up to 20,000 points during this period.
Members must register to participate. BWR points can be redeemed for free nights, airline miles, or gift cards. The program also offers a Status Match…No Catch feature, which matches Elite status from other hotel loyalty programs at no cost.
Additionally, members with at least 5,000 points can use the Pay with Points program for discounted stays, while the Gift of Travel option allows point transfers to loved ones for memorable trips.
For more information, visit bestwestern.com.
The Curtis Hotel, Denver, CO
The Curtis Hotel in Denver is reviving its Hyper Holiday Package, offering an immersive winter experience. This pop-culture-themed hotel’s package includes a Christmas stocking filled with goodies, a holiday martini flight at The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini Bar, complimentary covered parking for one vehicle and a curated holiday Spotify playlist. Expect over-the-top and out-of-the-box decor that transforms the accommodations into a winter wonderland.
For more information, visit thecurtis.com.
The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN
The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin is embracing the holiday spirit with two special offerings. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 21, McGavock’s Coffee & Provisions transforms into World’s Best Cup of Coffee Unwraps a Tennessee Christmas, a holiday pop-up bar. It features cocktails inspired by Tennessee musicians, such as Islands in the Snow and Make it a Candy Cane. Additionally, through Dec. 22, the 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails hosts a weekend Santa Brunch. Guests can enjoy the regular brunch menu, North Pole-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails. Santa arrives at 11 a.m., with brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are available online.
For more information, visit harpethhotel.com.
Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, Montana
Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana, offers a distinctive holiday experience this season. Set on 148 acres of wilderness, the ranch features 25 log cabins, including a six-bedroom home for larger groups. On Dec. 25, guests can enjoy a festive Christmas buffet showcasing Montana flavors, from seafood displays to carved Montana filet mignon.
The ranch’s legendary sleigh ride dinner is a highlight, transporting guests through snowy landscapes to a lantern-lit cabin for a prime rib dinner accompanied by cowboy storytellers. Sleigh rides depart at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This is available through April.
For adult guests, Auric Room 1915 provides a hidden social club experience with a bar, private kitchen and cigar terrace.
Cabins start at $1,100 per night, all-inclusive. Christmas dinner is $195 for adults and $75 for children under 12. Reservations required.
For more information, visit lonemountainranch.com.
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Saint Lucia
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort in Saint Lucia, is offering an exclusive chocolate experience this holiday season. From Dec. 28, 2024, to Jan. 3, 2025, renowned Swiss chocolatier Elias Laderach will host masterclasses and sensory experiences at the resort’s new Cocoa Mill workshop.
From Dec. 28 to Jan. 1, guests can attend a two-hour chocolate-making masterclass for $250 per person. On Jan. 2 and 3, Laderach will lead evening chocolate tastings for $75 per person.
This unique offering combines luxury accommodation with expert-led chocolate crafting, set against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pitons.
For more information, visit viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
Kimpton Virgilio, Mexico City
Kimpton Virgilio in Mexico City is offering the Stay & Dine package, available through Dec. 27, which includes a 2-night stay with nightly dinners featuring a special Christmas menu. From Dec. 28 to Jan. 1, 2025, guests can enjoy a New Year’s package with welcome cocktails and a four-course dinner.
Both packages include seasonal beverages and festive menus. A Half Board option is also available, providing breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner.
The hotel’s location allows easy access to Mexico City’s holiday attractions, including decorated historic centers and Christmas markets. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s rooftop bar, which offers city views.
For more information, visit kimptonvirgilio.com.
El Cielo Resort & Winery, Valle de Guadalupe
El Cielo Resort & Winery in Valle de Guadalupe offers a sophisticated New Year’s Eve celebration for 2025. Located 90 miles south of the San Diego-Tijuana border, this Mexican “Napa Valley” destination combines luxury accommodations with award-winning wines.
The evening’s centerpiece is a 5-course dinner at Latitud 32, the resort’s Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant. Each course is paired with El Cielo’s premium wines, from a Sauvignon Blanc accompanying the amuse-bouche to a Zinfandel complementing the dessert.
The resort provides private border-to-door transportation and 95 luxurious suites. Guests can enjoy spa services, wine experiences, and expert-led tours.
At midnight, attendees will toast under the stars, surrounded by the region’s scenic landscapes.
For more information, visit elcielovalledeguadalupe.com.
Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa offers the Christmas at Cabrits package, from Dec. 22 to 27. This package includes festive cooking classes or a Holiday High Tea on Dec. 23. Sunset Yoga and a special dinner are featured on Christmas Eve, while a grand buffet with live music is offered on Christmas Day.
For New Year’s, a package running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2 includes daily breakfast, a Sunset Yoga Class on Dec. 31, and a Countdown Gala with live music and a midnight toast. Jan. 1 starts with a Champagne Brunch.
Both packages offer festive room decor and daily breakfast. The New Year’s package requires a minimum 3-night stay.
For more information, visit ihg.com.
SLS Baha Mar
SLS Baha Mar’s festivities begin on Dec. 24 with a Monkey Bar Party featuring Junkanoo beats and a live DJ. Christmas Day brings a festive lunch at Carna and a Santa visit at Monkey Bar.
For families, there will be a teens-only Club TikTok on Dec. 26 and cookie-decorating classes on Dec. 26 and 29. The 25 Degrees North restaurant will host special dinners on Dec. 28 and 31.
New Year’s celebrations include a pre-party at BOND on Dec. 30, a daytime pool party on Dec. 31, and multiple dining options at the resort’s restaurants. The night culminates with a balloon drop at Monkey Bar and a party at BOND.
On Jan. 1, Cleo offers a “hangover brunch” with a Bloody Mary station and bottomless mimosas.
For more information, visit slshotels.com.
Gstaad Palace, Switzerland
The Gstaad Palace in Switzerland is preparing for an exceptional winter season. Following its most successful summer season, the Palace offers a range of winter experiences for a diverse clientele. Families can enjoy Sammy’s kids program, which features activities like Christmas cookie baking and fairy tale storytelling. For nightlife enthusiasts, the GreenGo club now offers digital membership with exclusive benefits.
Winter sports options abound, with skiing opportunities at Glacier 3000 and the chance to ski with former world champion Mike von Grunigen. The nearby Peak Walk by Tissot offers a unique 107-meter suspension bridge experience connecting two mountain peaks.
Cultural events enhance the winter offerings. The New Year’s music festival runs from Dec. 27, 2024, to Jan. 11, 2025, while the 25th Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad (Jan. 31 – Feb. 8, 2025) features renowned artists like Yo-Yo Ma.
The hotel’s festive program includes a Venetian Dreams-themed New Year’s celebration and a Valentine’s Night by Chopard, complete with a gala dinner and luxury prizes.
For culinary experiences, recommend the Eggli mountain restaurant, known for its panoramic views and regional specialties.
For more information, visit palace.ch.
